Alderman Bob Donovan wants to take $620,000 from the city's contingency fund to add 20 more police recruits and to pay for a greater police presence on the streets this summer.

At Thursday's Public Safety Committee meeting, concerns were raised about how the city would fund the effort moving forward.

Before council members placed the item on file, Donovan indicated he would keep fighting.

"It is a cause that we will continue to fight for. I can assure you of that because I believe that it is a cause that is right for Milwaukee, and it is a cause that is needed for Milwaukee," Donovan said.

WISN 12 News was told Donovan could always bring up his proposal before the full Common Council.